For information, support and help please click on the links below:
In an emergency situation, always call 999
Childline 0800 11 11 – Talk to someone about anything that concerns you
The Mix – Essential support for under 25s in the UK. Free information and support about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money and jobs
Mental Health
Young Minds – The Voice for Young People’s Health and Wellbeing
Mind – Working for Better Mental Health
NHS CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
NWG (National Working Group) – Tackling CSE
NSPCC – Help and Advice about CSE
Barnado’s – Help and Advice about CSE
PACE UK – Parents Against CSE
NHS – Help and Advice about CSE
Drugs and Alcohol
Talk to Frank – Honest information about drugs
ADT Healthcare offers a free helpline and walk-in clinic for people suffering with drug and alcohol addiction issues. You can contact ADT Healthcare free on 0800 088 66 86.
Domestic Violence (DV)
Refuge – For Women and Children. Against DV
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 0800 2000 247
NHS – Getting Help for DV
Nia – Delivering cutting edge services to end violence towards women and children
Broken Rainbow – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) DV Charity
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
NSPCC – Help & Advice about FGM / Helpline: 0800 028 3550 / email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk
Forward UK – Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development – committed to gender equality and safeguarding the rights of African girls and women
The Girl Generation – A global campaign that supports the Africa-led movement to end FGM
NHS – Help & Advice about FGM
Sexting
Childline – Helpline: 0800 11 11
NSPCC – Sexting: Advice for Parents
Family Lives – Sexting Help and Advice
Sexual Orientation
Stonewall – Stonewall works to achieve equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transexual people
LGBT Flipside – Flipside is a group for lesbian, gay, bi & trans+ young people aged 11-25 where you can be yourself, get support, and meet others in similar situations
Diversity Role Models – Diversity Role Models actively seeks to prevent homophobic and transphobic bullying in UK schools